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Who would know about apex locators? Endodontic
Specialists.
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Dr. Allan S. Deutsch* reports in a recent Endo-Mail:
"...After trying almost every machine on the market, I am most
happy to say that there now seems to be one that is so accurate that it
can be used reliably in day to day clinical practice. The 'ENDEX' apex
locator by OSADA... It is also quite easy to use..."
"...Initially, we did not assume that this apex locator would be consistently
accurate. We therefore took x-rays for over one year to verify that the
anatomic apex was short of the radiographic... The result was less post-operative
pain and less retreatments of previously endodontically treated teeth...
The patients are much happier not to have the additional x-rays... We consider
this a real advancement and time saver in endodontic treatment.
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| * Dr. Deutsch practices in New York, N.Y. with Dr. Barry
Lee Musikant, Dr. Douglas Kase, Dr. Amy Dukoff and Dr. Rory Mortman. |
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ENDEX remedies the difficult tactile sensing of narrow root canals.
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A compact sensor guides you through root canal preparations with visual
and adjustable audio feedback indicating the critical apical region.
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Low 2µA Current produces no patient discomfort.
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An entirely new approach produces consistent and accurate readings of apex
location even with pus, blood or fluid in the canal. No drying is required.
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Precise readings of root canals, using K-files or Reamers with plastic
handles, eliminate the risk of over instrumentation, and reduce X-ray use.
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Starter kit includes the ENDEX power console, battery block, battery charger,
one main cord, one steam-autoclavable file-end probe cord and two steam-autoclavable
lip clips.
Osada Electric Co., Ltd. is the first company to develop a third generation
apex locator capable of determining root canal length under wet canal conditions.
Known as "APIT" in other countries, "ENDEX" provides gradual readings
when the tip of the file is within 3 mm of the apex: the Reset Button records
each canal's condition for accuracy. The clearly visible needle gauge is
color coded and the adjustable alarm sounds intermittently when 0.7 mm
from the apex, and sounds continuously at the apex. The "ENDEX" set includes
the cord assembly with two lip clips, an easy to handle battery block and
a battery charger. |